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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
4
The Yakima Herald details post office designation as second class matter at North Yakima Washington. It notes weekly publication on Wednesdays and advertising rates upon application with a three month subscription price of $1.60.
A long harbor of labor strife in Los Angeles and San Francisco unfolds as a grand jury study of the Times disaster hints at dynamite. Merchants and Manufacturers clash with unions while banks back a city-wide fight to control wages, industry, and politics amid fears of ruin for wage earners.
The Northwest Publicity League, formed in Seattle, plans to raise 100000 dollars yearly for six years to advertise Washington and Alaska. Initially Seattle and Alaska focused, North Yakima leaders pushed expansion linking Seattle's growth to statewide development, justifying a six hundred thousand dollar total for promoting Washington's resources.
A 1910 Ontario advertisement touts VINOL as a constitutional remedy for chronic coughs colds and bronchitis. It cites a testimonial from Thomas Hiccrns who reports recovery after two years of illness and weight gain after starting VINOL. The ad promises money back if no benefit and credits cod liver oil and tonic iron as the curative ingredients.
The piece argues that applying effort to settlement and development will generate wealth and new industries in Washington. It urges coordinated state advertising to avoid duplication, reach eastern inquiries, and create a lasting impression that boosts production, jobs, and local economies across the northwest.
A proposal urges turning Yakima valley spring orchards into a tourist draw with weekend trips from the sound and nearby points. Business leaders would gain exposure to the region, encouraging land investments and greater regional cooperation as familiarization through personal visits beats literature.
An eastern businessman newly arrived in North Yakima questions Pacific coast interest rates. He notes higher Northwest rates for development and predicts they will fall as capital increases. The piece recalls England and France, with four and five percent rates long ago, and land buyers taking decades to complete payments amid strong capitalist competition.
Governor Hay and supporters urge a public utilities commission to investigate electric rates. They argue Idaho's ample water power should yield lower costs, noting current prices are higher than states using coal power. The proposal seeks transparency to determine what constitutes a just rate.
The article notes Japan must handle a rising social revolution as the masses grow poorer and the struggle for existence intensifies, even as occasional harsh remarks about Uncle Sam’s forces surface. It emphasizes Japan’s own troubles at home requiring attention.
The piece notes that the upper classes discuss the troubles of the people openly. It observes a shift toward social ism preached widely and credits technical education as the proposed remedy for a better living, acknowledging it as a reasonable response within limits.
The piece argues a city cemetery would reduce robberies after death, noting cemeteries are profitable investments. It critiques management practices targeting the poor and cites literary lines about equality in “the earth at last.”
New York artist Harrison Fisher selects Maurine Rasmussen of Frisco as the typical American beauty. Maurine, Irish American with black hair blue eyes and a distinctive mouth, is twenty five years old.
Chehalis and Centralia join forces to raise 4500 dollars for statewide publicity efforts. The move signals a broader effort to develop cooperative public relations across cities and may encourage other communities to act in concert.
In Los Angeles millionaire fd Keating faces a divorce petition by Hazel alleging a violent quarrel. She claims he fired at ghosts and caused a chaotic scene at dinner, threw sofa pillows, kicked a car, and became enraged during piano playing. The judge may hear Hazel play the piano in court.
A Los Angeles judge sentences shoplifter Maria Fernandez to a one year ban from entering any shop. The ruling restricts her retail access for twelve months as punishment and deterrence for the offense.
A man visiting the agricultural department in Washington is described as having become wealthy from potato and strawberry farming in Alaska. The note highlights his unexpected success and the contrast with his current visit.
A bold aviator compares the skies over Los Angeles to Swiss cheese signaling numerous holes in the airspace. The item then shifts to a ribald remark about Otis and his coarse language.
Portugal considers adopting a French style government model amid public debate over governance. The discussion twists around whether the controversy centers on a French model or a prominent actress linked to the issue.
A grand jury in Adams County Ohio indicted two ministers for selling their votes in a case described as a bribery scheme where each vote was allegedly sold for five dollars. The charges accuse soliciting and accepting payments in exchange for voting responses.
The late fall census shows Germany at about 65 million people, up 13 million in fifteen years. Growth stems from industry, trade promotion, improved transport, economies in production, and higher home employment, attracting workers and immigrants while reducing US arrivals.
Jan 10. After joining the Bachelor club which has a Sylvester addition clubhouse on condition no one shares his heart with a woman unless she owns property there County Attorney M L Driscoll a noted bachelor received a plea from a Tacoma girl urging him to consider her Though she owns no property in the city he weighs the matter with friends.
North Yakima witnesses a January wedding as Miss Christine Springer of Broken Bow Nebraska marries John F. Baisch of the city at St. Josephs cathedral. Rev Father Brusten officiates before a small group, followed by a bridal breakfast at 516 North Sixth Street. The couple plan to reside in North Yakima and celebrate gifts from friends and family.
Mrs. L. L. Porter left North Yakima yesterday for Los Angeles to spend the winter there. She will stop a few days in Olympia to visit her daughter Mrs. Ralph Streets, then return via Seattle to join Mrs. Dr. Simington who will accompany her south. Miss Rossmans and her brother Mr. Ralph Rossman will occupy the Porter bungalow on North Second street during her absence.
The Y. W. C. A. held a monthly business session at the association apartments. Miss Sue M. Lombard was named president, with Mrs. W. M. Watt as vice president, Miss Brigeman as secretary, and Miss Van Slyke as treasurer. Committees to be announced.
Members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. F. L. Miller’s home at 404 Seventh Avenue South. They discussed planning a program of lectures and activities for forthcoming purity meetings.
Miss Mary Brown of Seattle, national superintendent of Purity Work, will visit North Yakima January 14 for a two week stay. She will lecture in schools, homes and churches with a split schedule for west and east sides. A public program will be announced soon, and other afternoon events include a Purity Work paper by Mrs. Heinick and a solo by Mrs. Saylor. The gathering was well attended.
Mrs. E B Cresap and Mrs Edward Leckey hosted a Fortnightly Whist club dinner last evening at 501 South Na d Ashes avenue. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Leslie Mr and Mrs Brown Mr and Mrs M D Baker Mr and Mrs Robert Hawks Mrs O M Krutz Mr and Mrs Leckey and Mr and Mrs Cresap.
Centralia and Chehalis will launch a joint publicity push with a $4500 budget split among the two cities and Lewis county. Descriptive literature will showcase the county and both cities as they seek better freight rates by filing complaints with the state railroad commission and the interstate commerce commission.
A dry hacking cough is described as harmful to lungs and air passages. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup is advertised as a healing balm that quickly repairs lung damage with bottles priced at 25c 50c and 1.00. Sold by D. H. Fry on Yakima Avenue and C. W. Camp on West Side Pruggist.
Olympia date January 10 The legislature will not take up the election of a United States senator to succeed Samuel H. Piles until January 18. The Spokane delegation expects the people’s choice to be respected and offers no reason for the postponement.
Detroit maker of flags J E Scott writes to Secretary James of the Commercial club proposing better fruit handling and box labeling. He cites Wenatchee apple sales and asks about peach shipments, pricing, returns, and education of grocers to reduce spoilage. He vows to push the plan locally.
The author recounts buying Jonathan apples from Hood River to Los Angeles and in Salt Lake City Colorado Kansas Idaho Chicago and Washington. Describes them as tough and stringy and unable to compare with Yakima Wenatchee Delicious and Grimes Golden. Notes Hood River Jonathan quality was fine. Signed J B Scott.
The Inland Herald urges urban cleanliness to curb spring typhoid outbreaks in northern cities. It explains how winter decay, hibernating flies, and dumped garbage spread disease and suggests using hot carbolic acid or formalin to kill flies, stressing citizen education and proper waste management.
Leicester Pont of Spokane sues Miss Elizabeth M Kelley of Poughkeepsie for 25 000 damages alleging breach of promise of marriage. Attorney Charles Morischauser to seek judgment before Justice Miller in the supreme court. Kelley, now wife of Arthur Downing, allegedly received letters supporting Pont's claim.
A Washington gale eased tonight and snow began. At six o clock the wind was 26 mph, Seattle saw 50 mph gusts at the storm’s peak. No shipping damage reported as warnings allowed vessels to prepare.
In Washington on January 10 Dusty a seven foot alligator exhibited at a local music hall attacked trainer Bert Swan. Stage hands freed him and a surgeon stitched wounds to arms legs body and a deep scalp gash as the animal rampaged on stage.
The inauguration of Oswald West as governor and a Bowerman message dominated today's legislature session. Bills include a white slave law October 12 Discovery day and a civil service measure to curb political appointments. Bowerman criticized the Oregon conservation commission for politicizing disputes with Ballinger and Pinchot.
Rosa Boyer of 1421 Sherman Ave Evanston Ill reports severe cold lingering illness that left her run down. After using Peruna she improves in two weeks and fully recovers in a month, sending photos as proof of her renewed strength.
Mrs Mary F Jones of Burning Springs Kentucky writes in praise of Peruna claiming better health after use and cites a neighbor who recovered from stomach trouble after being advised to take Peruna. The advertisement also promotes Manalin an ideal laxative.
Governor West condemns Oregon's banking law as a failure and calls for stronger stockholder responsibility and thorough examinations. He favors state control of intrastate water, federal control of interstate streams, expanded forest patrols, beefed up fishery laws, good roads funding, and stricter public utilities oversight. He endorses extended parole, opposes capital punishment, and proposes deportation of insane residents from other states.
Prosser plans an annual State Horticultural Society meeting with January 17 to 19 dates. Attendees must reserve by Wednesday at 6 p m. One car is filled and many reservations are already requested for the second car.
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